The Washington critic., 1887-02-01
AT THE THEATRES.

NATIONAL OPERA co.
A fashionable audience, In full dress,
Alled Altaugh's last night to hear "rhc
llupuenOts,n as presented by the National
Opera Company, assisted by the Thomas
Orchestra. 1t was throughout satsiac-
tory performance, socially aud artistically,
opera being, as we take 1t, one-half society
and one-half art, but the opera was gloomy.
The staging Of the piece was especially fine,
and, at times, the scene reminded the audi
ence Of our late kirmes, barring, of course,
the ballet, which, however, In the case Of
the opera, was not at all discordant; az
cOntrdirc. The singing Of both principals
and chorus was well received up to half
patt 10 o'clock, after which there was
longing for the end, aud, the orcheetratlon
being Thomas, was good, although a little
heavy for the chorus. Tonight "FAustn
Will be given, and, as It is the greatest
number IN the fepertory, 1t viii be CORE
spondingly observed.
KEKNAN's -"RAGGED I,CK.n
A great big audience took in the dragged
jack specialists at Kernan's last night and
enjoyed 1t with hurrah. The music and
dancing were good the ventrioquisn was
great and there was more fun scattered all
over the bill than you could shake stick
at. 1t is a combination that improves
every day and 1t will furnish lively wee,
for all. Again tonight.
THE NATIoNAL.-"NANCY S COZ
Every now and then first-class comedy
gets into the hands Of flrst-class company,
and the result Is something SO pleasing that
even old theatre-goers are set wondering at
the possibilities of the stage. "NaEcy &
Co." as presentel last night at the National
by Arthur Rehan's Company, is such com
bination, and a big house testified its appre.
citation by roars of laughter aud applause, ut
one time calling the entire company before
the curtain. Miss Carrie Turner. as Macy
BrdShc, was funny, and tragic, aud pa
thotic by turns; Mr.. Westfori, rs TiDpy
Broshcr, was funny all the time Miss Weld.
mans Bcisg was genuinely "raw lrish.n
MIR. Waireb's stOckgiOu laugh was immense,
Mics Brandon was II very pretty and plump
UdisR, Mr.. Carlyle's hiCf Ukicic and
MIR. liotto's EbcBegcr GHhDg were i'm
terse and vigorous, and everybody else,
| even down to the little "darky,h who IN ile
| his first appearance last night to unicl,
music, did exactly what should have been
| done. Again tonight. There will he a
| special matinee tomorrow, Wednesday af-
| ternOoD, aud all the ladies should join the
firm OF "Nancy e Co."
THE pIME-noLLYwooD JUVENILES.
The Hollywood Juvenile Opera Company
bad big house last night to see the opera
| OF "Cinderella,n and 1t went with light
ness and spirit that were invgoratiug. Cii-
| dcrela was taken by Baby Clara a little
| iive-year. old, who Is as sweet and cute as
humming bird in honeysucile. Follow
| ing the opera came an entertaining ollO
| OF songs and dances by the IIollywOols,
making in all most attractive entertain
ment. Again tonight.
THE BIJoU-''pLANTER's Wife,
\ packed house greeted Harry Llcy's
company in "The Planters Wife, at the
Bijou last night. Mr.. Lacys part, as usual,
was excellent, and Miss Edna Curry added
another laurel to her crown. The entire
support was good, and the play held the
audience without an effort from the begin
ming to the end. THE Planters Wife Is
living play, and the interest in IL will
never become cold and indifferent.
THE AZTEC FAIR.
The business of the Aztec Fair goes right
ahead improving, and every night come
hundreds to take a trip through Mexico,
| and get home In plenty of time 10 tall, 1t all
over before retiring. Receptions hereafter
| will be confined to two each day. Time {:
| 80 to $50, 1880 to 1890.